Checklist for Picking the Perfect Platform Bed

Going with a platform bed is an elegant, simple and beautiful way to furnish your bedroom. There are several different styles and sizes to choose from, so make sure you take everything into consideration before picking the best platform bed for your home. If you've decided a platform bed frame is the thing for you, here are a few things to check off while perusing platform beds.

Choosing a Platform Bed:

1. Choose a style. There are many different styles of platform beds, so which do you prefer? The most popular types of platform beds are Asian, contemporary, sleigh, storage and eco-friendly styles. Does your bedroom have an Eastern decor or a more contemporary European look? Do you want an attractive and utilitarian storage system or would you rather save the world one platform bed at a time? You don't necessarily have to choose just one; some styles will overlap. Take some color samples of your bedroom for comparison. Make a list of the aspects you would like in your new platform bed and see which bed frame best matches your preferences.

2. Consider size and packing. Obviously, trying to fit a king platform bed in a queen-size room isn't going to work. Measure your room before you commit to a size. Even if you have enough room to fit an assembled bed, check for ease of assembly and disassembly. If you move, you'll want to be able to take your platform bed apart as easily as possible. Whether you want a queen platform bed, a full platform bed or a smaller twin platform bed, make sure you won't be struggling to get it in and out of your home.

3. Pick out bedding. Most platform beds will not come with the bedding shown in the advertisement. If you like what was presented, print out a picture. It won't be too hard to find colors to match the bedding in the ad, and you can pick your own fabric and type of pillows.

4. Complete the room. Sometimes adding the platform bed alone is all your room will need to be complete. However, some platform beds come with a storage headboard to store pictures, books, plants or whatever you want. What do you want to decorate your bed with? If your platform bed doesn't have a headboard, a rug to accent your bedding and platform bed frame can be a great touch. Once you have picked your platform bed, throw in a few things to make it look at home.